NIWE Clinical Exam - Kahoot Quiz Flashcards

1
Q

What is a Chromophore?

A

Molecules that are responsible for the color of a mass that absorbs energy

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2
Q

What is a common medical condition treated with Botox injections?

A

Chronic migraines

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3
Q

What are the two processes that make up metabolism? 

A

Catabolism and Anabolism

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4
Q

What is NOT a sign of sun damage? 

A

Telangiectasia

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5
Q

What step can be skipped for acne-prone or severely congested skin?

A

Massage

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6
Q

What is a common side effect of pregnancy mask? 

A

Dark patches on exposed skin

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7
Q

What are Terminal Hairs?

A

The coarse hairs located on areas such as the scalp and underarms

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8
Q

What are Vellus Hairs?

A

The finer peach-fuzz type hairs all over the body

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9
Q

What chromophore primarily gives the skin its colour?

A

Melanin

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10
Q

True or false

Salicylic is beneficial for dry skin

A

False

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11
Q

True or false

A virus does not need a host to survive

A

False

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12
Q

What describes the anagen phase of hair growth?

A

The growth or active phase

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13
Q

What stage of hair growth is most effective for Laser Hair Reduction treatments?

A

Anagen

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14
Q

Laser treatments are measured in

A

Joules/cm2

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15
Q

What stimulates melanin production?

A

Exposure to light

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16
Q

What body system do vascular lesions involve?

A

Circulatory

17
Q

What are alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) commonly used as?

A

Exfoliants

18
Q

What acid has the smallest molecular size and that penetrates the deepest?

A

Glycolic

19
Q

This skin type always burns, has light blue or green eyes, and may have freckles with light blonde or red hair:

A

Fitzpatrick I

20
Q

Why is serum placed on the skin before moisturizer? 

A

Serums contain smaller molecules that can penetrate deeper in the epidermis

21
Q

True or false

Estheticians cannot make claims that a product or treatment can affect the structure or function of the skin

A

True

22
Q

True or false

Lasers can penetrate the skin without causing bleeding or scarring

A

True

23
Q

True or false

Pathogenic microorganisms cause disease or infection in humans

A

True

24
Q

What does an overabundance of free radicals cause?

A

Accelerated aging process

25
Q

What does the word “carcinogen” mean? 

A

An agent that produces cancer

26
Q

What precautions can service providers take to reduce the transmission of infection in the workplace?

A

Wear gloves and a mask

27
Q

What part of the body contains about 50 percent of the hyaluronic acid found within the human body?

A

Skin

28
Q

What statement about AHAs is correct? 

A) They thin the stratum cornum

B) They make the overall epidermis thinner

C) They can have a superficial effect on the skin

D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

29
Q

What term refers to the process of building up larger molecules from smaller molecules?

A

Anabolism

30
Q

What is NOT a contraindication for AHAs? 

A

Recent shaving

31
Q

What ingredient is commonly added to performance creams designed for acne conditions?

A

Benzoyl Peroxide

32
Q

What type of creams typically contain performance ingredients such as retinol and other retinoids?

A

Night creams

33
Q

What product is appropriate for use on clients using retinoids?

A

Sunscreen

34
Q

What is the most common form of acne? 

A

Acne Vulgaris

35
Q

Which term describes swelling caused by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the body’s tissues?

A

Edema